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Re: Need tips for keeping DW in her home as this progresses.
I have all those same questions. Thanks for asking them for both of us.1 -
Re: Service dog
Shortly after DW was diagnosed with dementia we talked about getting another dog, sadly we'd been without a dog for several years. We both love dogs and have had one ever since we were small children…6 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
There was a third David but his ID was stolen so now he's just Dav. (Just kidding)1 -
Re: Should we proceed with testing
When our Primary Care doc told us that my DH had Alz, we went to a neuro who confirmed it. The neuro offered further testing and we declined. My DH had sleep apnea but would not wear a CPAP, develope…3 -
Re: Just need to talk to my friends (204)
10a and as dark as night outside. A field of Ranunculus…my favorite flower…what heaven!!!1 -
Jay Leno caring for wife with dementia
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jay-leno-stands-marriage-vows-faces-challenges-caring-wife-suffering-dementia4 -
Re: first visit to memory care
Thank you for your update. I look forward to hearing more of your journey. I am relieved to hear that your second visit was better. Hang in there. We are pulling for you.4 -
Re: Service dog
thank you so much for sharing this. I want to make our 2 1/2 multipoo a service dog for my LO. He is 86 years diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease stage 3-4. He loves our dogs and they calm him when he…2 -
Re: Long Geri-Psych Stay!
I'm not experienced with geri-psych, but I am here to offer you support. My DH is in sub-acute rehab right now after an 8 day hospital stay. He had delirium and was aggressive and combative with the …3 -
Re: Long Geri-Psych Stay!
(((HUGS)))1
Commonly Used Abbreviations
DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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